A tall, slim cocktail glass filled with a light beige liquid. Lime wheels, chilli cuts, a sprinkle of Thai basil leaves rest on top, adding a pop of green and red. A stalk of lemongrass angled stylishly completes the look.

Thai Mushroom Zing Cocktail

Name: Thai Mushroom Zing Cocktail
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusion (Thai)
Ingredients: medium-sized Cremini Mushrooms, 8 sliced thinly; Coconut Water, 4 cups; Vodka, 1 cup; Limes, 2 juiced and additional for garnish; Chilli Peppers, 2 deseeded and sliced finely; fresh Lemongrass, 1 stalk crushed; Fresh Thai Basil Leaves, for garnish; Coconut Sugar, to taste; Ice cubes,

Category Cocktail

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Fusion (Thai)

Technique Simmering

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: March 13, 2025

Inspired by the exotic flavors of Thai cuisine, we created a unique cocktail, starring the earthy, yet delicate taste of cremini mushrooms. Balanced with the zing of lime, the zesty chilli heat, and the sweet aroma of coconut, it's a symphony of Thai tang in every sip!

Ingredients (for 4)

Medium-sized cremini mushrooms - 8 - sliced thinly
Coconut water - 4 cups
Vodka - 1 cup
Limes - 2 - juiced and additional for garnish
Chilli peppers - 2 - deseeded and sliced finely
Fresh lemongrass - 1 stalk - crushed
Fresh thai basil leaves - - for garnish
Coconut sugar - to taste
Ice cubes -

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥥💦🍄🔥

Boil the coconut water with cremini mushroom slices and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
Step 2 - 🪣❄️🗑️

Remove the infusion from the heat, allow it to cool completely before straining. Discard the mushroom slices.
Step 3 - 🍸🍹🎉

In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, lime juice, the strained coconut water, a pinch of coconut sugar, crushed lemongrass stalk, and chilli slices.
Step 4 - 💪🌀👏

Shake the cocktail shaker energetically until well-mixed.
Step 5 - 🍸🍃🌶️

Strain the cocktail mixture into glasses filled with ice, garnish with a lime wheel, Thai basil leaves, and a small slice of chilli pepper.

Additional

This cocktail pairs splendidly with spicy Thai appetizers. You can replace vodka with gin or rum based on your preference. For a non-alcoholic version, use sparkling water instead of vodka. For an extra culinary adventures, roast the mushrooms for a more intense, nutty flavor!